NGC 1275, or Perseus A, is a massive active galaxy at the heart of the Perseus Cluster. This composite image blends optical, radio, and X-ray data to reveal its dramatic core activity. A supermassive black hole powers its intense X-ray emissions and prominent radio signals, showcasing violent galactic processes.
Credit: NASA, ESA, NRAO and L. Frattare (STScI). Science Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/IoA/A.Fabian et al.; Radio: NRAO/VLA/G. Taylor; Optical: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, and A. Fabian (Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, UK)